Bandırma district, Balıkesir, Turkey

Places to visit near Manyas

Manyas is a town in Bandırma district, Balıkesir, Turkey, home to about 5,327 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 mosques & dargahs and 3 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Dascylium (15 km), Kus Gölü (20 km) and Lake Kuş (20 km).

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Manyas, Balıkesir
Manyas, Bandırma district, Balıkesir, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Manyas at a glance

Location
Bandırma district, Balıkesir, Turkey
Population
about 5,327
Coordinates
40.0464° N, 27.9700° E
Places within 50 km
73 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Manyas

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Forts & heritage near Manyas

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Manyas. The closest is Tepecik Tumulus (9 km); the best-known is Dascylium (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Manyas

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Manyas. The closest is Kestanelik Tepesi (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Manyas

46 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Manyas. The closest is Kocagöl Yeni Cami (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Manyas

34 beaches & coast within 100 km of Manyas. The closest is Livatya Plajı (44 km); the best-known is Erdek Gulf (52 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Manyas

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Manyas. The closest is Söve Göleti (14 km); the best-known is Lake Kuş (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Manyas

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Manyas. The closest is Susurluk Çaylak Şelalesi (31 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Manyas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Manyas
  2. 20 km Lake Kuş · lake, Bandırma
  3. 1 km Kus Gölü · nature spot, Bandırma
  4. 12 km Dascylium · heritage site, Bandırma
  5. 9 km Tepecik Tumulus · heritage site, Manyas
  6. 11 km Söve Göleti · lake, Susurluk
  7. 14 km Back to Manyas

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Manyas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2760Tepecik Tumulus (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1355Kestanelik Tepesi (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1346Kocagöl Yeni Cami (20 km)
    Beaches & coast334Livatya Plajı (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs415Söve Göleti (14 km)
    Waterfalls610Susurluk Çaylak Şelalesi (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves010Fener Island (58 km)
    Museums27Bandırma Arkeoloji Müzesi (42 km)
    Churches16Meryem’in Göğe Yükselişi Kilisesi (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Kus Gölü (20 km)
    Other attractions24Sahil Yenice (50 km)
    Caves04Ulupinar Magarasi (54 km)

    Manyas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Manyas?

    Dascylium (heritage site, about 15 km), Kus Gölü (nature spot, about 20 km), Lake Kuş (lake, about 20 km), Tepecik Tumulus (heritage site, about 9 km), Söve Göleti (lake, about 14 km), Kocagöl Yeni Cami (mosque or dargah, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Manyas?

    73 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 mosques & dargahs, 3 beaches & coast, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Manyas?

    Tepecik Tumulus, about 9 km by road; Dascylium (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Manyas?

    Kestanelik Tepesi, about 22 km by road; 455m (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Manyas?

    Kocagöl Yeni Cami, about 20 km by road; Orta Cami (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Manyas?

    Start in Manyas, visit Lake Kuş, then Kus Gölü, then Dascylium, then Tepecik Tumulus, then Söve Göleti, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Manyas?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Manyas

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Manyas’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Manyas on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.